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Governor Abbott Congratulates Texas Universities On Earning Prestigious National Research Rankings
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Baylor University on earning the prestigious national research ranking of Carnegie Tier One, joining nine other Texas universities that have again attained the coveted Tier One ranking for academic excellence at doctoral universities with "very high research activity."
Governor Abbott Holds Roundtable In Fort Worth On Nationwide Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable in Fort Worth on the national fentanyl crisis alongside law enforcement and families who have been affected by fentanyl.
Governor Abbott Announces New $1.7 Billion USA BioEnergy Advanced Biorefinery In Bon Wier
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that USA BioEnergy, through its subsidiary Texas Renewable Funds (TRF), will build a new $1.7 billion advanced biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Ready State Resources Ahead of Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready resources in response to critical fire weather conditions across Texas this week.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Virtual Workshop In Grapevine
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau will cohost a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, February 15, at 6 pm.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Virtual Workshop In Edinburg
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Edinburg will cohost a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Wednesday, February 16, at 5 pm.
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 38
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 7, 2022 as the special election date for the Texas State House of Representatives District 38 seat recently vacated by Representative Eddie Lucio III.
Texas Ranked Top Exporting State For 20th Consecutive Year
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the U.S. Census Bureau released data showing Texas as the top exporting state, now for the 20th consecutive year.